We got found out last week when Carlton responded to our “lock down” contingent by playing around on the chess board, our “lock down” contingent exposed (plus Hannebery going off) This week the same Fremantle played with the chess board And our “lock down” players were seriously exposed because they...

What I do know is that the number of analysts we had on board pre the disruption were many - and they were critical to the Coach on a full time basis (and on demand) Where those numbers are in the current circumstances I am unaware except to confidently assume the statisticians still play the crucia...

I have put on here before that I subscribe to building from the back 6 Coffield. Howard. Wilkie Clark. Carlisle. Long With Paton who is emerging allowing some mixing and matching so flexibility and Roberton in reserve This is the defence I have promoted to take St Kilda to a long cherished second fl...

In regards Ross, I would feel more confident if after Hannebery’s injury, Ross had taken on Hannebery’s responsibilities in the centre square and around the ground positioning himself to Marshall To replicate Hannebery you need experience coupled with clean and quick hands and with kicking skills as...

In regards Ross, I would feel more confident if after Hannebery’s injury, Ross had taken on Hannebery’s responsibilities in the centre square and around the ground positioning himself to Marshall To replicate Hannebery you need experience coupled with clean and quick hands and with kicking skills as...

I have put on here before, go back to the 20 First Quarter minutes v Fremantle last year before he did his shoulder and his season Picked up a lazy 8 disposals (one a bit ambitious down the line and out on the full) to be easily BOG until injured Fyffe was eventually BOG in a game we won (and Sandil...

An excellent footballer He was instrumental last night in the centre square with his positioning It was no coincidence that after he left the game Carlton commenced winning the clearances and came back into the contest We do not have another mid with his experience and skill - and it showed last nig...

My understanding is that our young brigade were given the challenge to push aside the established players and frame the side of the future - not just Coffield

We have Austin and Clarovino on the List as well as potential KPP defenders Coffield is class - and 191cm His first 20 minutes v Fremantle until unfortunately injured showcased his skills It was always my education that you build from the back and we are (in my opinion at least) very well positioned...

When Carlton beat us in a tight contest toward the end of last season at the MCG their tall options moved around as targets, pinging them from the 50 and on the boundary (they particularly exploited Brown) PLUS they had a guy in defence who marked everything that was coming in (and, I would suspect,...

Interesting, hey? It was a pretty even effort today, noting Kent replaced Ryder (general soreness) Ross found a position, doing what he did when he first established in the St Kilda side, tagging an opposition play maker Lonie got up and down the ground, also winning some frees in the process And we...

In regards racism, Jim Krakouer played at St Kilda. You may wish to hear Jim’s stories of growing up with his family in Mt Barker in West Australia And the fact Jim and Phil could play football, coming to further prominence when they went to Perth (some 400kms north) to play with Claremont made it w...

McAllister indeed hosted the President’s Luncheon that day at Victoria Park Along with others I was in the St Kilda rooms after the game Media and media headline acts can say what they want - but, as I contributed earlier, facts are facts The racial abuse directed at Winmar and McAdam from over the ...

The reference to Austin is noted

As I have put on this site before Austin was highly regarded at Alberton lacking only some weight (but a kid)

After an injury ravaged 2019, his performances will be of interest in 2020

I can assure you that the gesture by “Cuz” was a payout to Collingwood supporters, St Kilda winning that match at Victoria Park The reason for the payout was the vile racist abuse “Cuz” and Gilbert McAdam (Gilbert BOG?) had had directed to them from over the fence throughout that game The result of ...

I would imagine that expectations have been firmly put to the group - noting we are up against last season’s Premier side, so a challenge in itself there I take the point that we have a significant number of players new to the Club, a couple of others coming off an interrupted 2019 and a new Coach (...

I would imagine that expectations have been firmly put to the group - noting we are up against last season’s Premier side, so a challenge in itself there I take the point that we have a significant number of players new to the Club, a couple of others coming off an interrupted 2019 and a new Coach (...

The North Melbourne game troubled me because we were unable to match their “toughness” when it mattered - and this happens against other sides as well My view remains that to really improve we need 2 more class midfielders who generate To me none of Ross, Steele or Dunstan generate We need players i...

What I did know as a fact was that Adelaide were filthy at losing Watts who they had great faith in They were developing him with WWT - including as someone mentioned kicking 10 as a 19 year old in a Final Came to St Kilda the next season - then injury Brooks was young and behind some very talented ...

The outcome of today’s game is a lottery - so fingers crossed Past that a couple of observations From today’s printed media “Giants brace for rugged Roos clash” So, particularly with injury to Gresham and Long who are line breakers, did NM get us on the inside and being “rugged” which is where they ...

I do agree that we are trying to fit in too many “small forwards” under the guise of bringing a defensive capacity What this does to structure is it pushes Membrey into a KPP role, at midfielder size I just happen to have the opinion that Marshall is a sensational footballer and I would love to see ...

Agree Ghost Like Roberton is a class footballer able to turn onto either foot with precision plus having someone with his height and skills sitting on a flank is a decided point of difference Carlisle also is among our best players again with size and skills Coffield is right up there with Clark The...

The story is circulating among the inner sanctum at Geelong who do not expect to see him on the park at this juncture

It won’t take long before the story is public knowledge

A very sad set of circumstances at every level The old story is that when the going gets tough the tough get going What we do know is:- Steven requested a trade to be close to his family, the extended Steven Family from Lorne Steven has access, and you could suggest limited access to his young daugh...

The old Lockleys boy (with his brothers) who graduated from West Torrens to Fitzroy and then to mine host in Fitzroy was a very decent footballer with a very astute footy brain Mind you having a few with Matt and Tim could be daunting because in some establishments such as one in Pulteney Street the...